Embalmer Apprentice

Sci Corp

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare

Dependent care

Health Savings Account with Company

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sci Corp in San Diego, CA is seeking an embalming assistant. The role involves caring for the deceased with respect under the supervision of a licensed embalmer, completing required tasks, and adhering to licensing board rules.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and enrollment in a mortuary science program, plus meeting state licensing requirements. The position includes standard benefits and a pay of $23.00 per hour.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Enrollment in or completion of a funeral service or mortuary science program.
State/province licensing requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

Care for deceased respectfully while performing tasks and embalming-related duties.
Follow licensing board regulations and work under a licensed embalmer.
Assist with preparation room maintenance and general facility upkeep.
Handle and dispose of materials safely per MSDS guidelines.
Assist with inventory of chemicals and supplies.
Receive caskets and funeral home supplies.
Promote a safe work environment through universal precautions.

Skills

Compassion & integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to lift heavy objects

Education

High school diploma

Diploma in funeral service or mortuary science

Graduation pending from mortuary college

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Learns to care for the remains of the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks. Fulfills the requirements as dictated by the licensing board in the practicing state or province. Works under the supervision of a licensed embalmer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics and; any other preparation required for human remains.
Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills
Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
Assists with chemical and supply inventory
Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
Promotes a safe work environment be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of or currently enrolled in a diploma training program at a recognized college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science
Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law

Licenses

Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
Current state/province issued driver’s license

Experience